Jonathan Ross turned his home into a real life house of horrors last night as a host of celebrities in spooky outfits mixed with his neighbours at his annual Halloween extravaganza.

Leading the glitzy parade were Made In Chelsea's Ashley James, who turned out as a Harlequin-style jester, and Strictly's Shirley Ballas who defied her 58 years in a Catwoman bodysuit. Comedian David Walliams put on a bold - and bald - display as Flash Gordon villain Ming the Merciless, while Jimmy Carr was speechless for once as a puppet.

Not all guests opted for traditional costumes, however, with one reveller coming in an Arabic headscarf holding a severed hand, in a controversial outfit inspired by the recent killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist murdered in Saudi Arabia last month.

Star-studded: The crème de la crème of the industry, including Shirley Ballas (left), David Walliams (centre) and Ashley James (right) were out in full force for Jonathan Ross' annual Halloween party last night

Spooktacular! Jonathan transformed his Hampstead home into a spooky circus-themed lair for the evening's party

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Comedian David, 47, transformed into Ming the Merciless as he donned an elaborate red number, complete with an elevated gold collar.

Wow-factor! Showcasing her age-defying looks, the dance pro, 58, channeled her inner catwoman as she accentuated her slender frame in a form-fitting PVC one-piece, tied in with pointed thigh-high boots

All in the details: Framing her visage with vivacious curls, the brunette teamed her fierce look with elaborate black face paint, light green contacts and cat ears

The bad guy: Comedian David, 47, transformed into Ming the Merciless as he donned an elaborate red number, complete with an elevated gold collar

Different look: The host looked worlds away from his regular appearance as he went bald and wore a lengthy beard

Sultry: Made In Chelsea star Ashley, 31, turned heads in her monochrome outfit, which featured a plunging checked bustier and matching tights

Going for it: The reality star looked as if she came from a circus with her two-tone joker hat, red-painted nose and black stripes across her eyes

The host looked worlds away from his regular appearance as he went bald and wore a lengthy beard for added drama.

Made In Chelsea star Ashley, 31, turned heads in her monochrome outfit, which featured a plunging checked bustier and matching tights.

The TV personality looked as if she came from a circus with her two-tone joker hat, red-painted nose and black stripes across her eyes.

In character: Meanwhile, Leigh, 45, shunned his typically humorous persona in favour of a scary look as he donned a black Venom costume, complete with a rugged one-piece and claws

Creepy: Beauty therapist Jill showcased her wacky appearance in a Joker-inspired outfit, which featured a purple striped suit, patent brogues and a curly green wig

Terrifying: Boris Becker rocked up to the event as a vampire, looking spooky in a feathered top hat, edgy cape and velvet suit

Scare factor: Jimmy Carr and his partner Karoline Copping looked every inch the dynamic duo as they attended the bash as a puppet and contortionist couple

Weird display: Meanwhile, Karoline cut a kooky figure as she appeared to carry legs across her shoulders, while sporting huge red curtains

Controversial: One guest turned up as a Saudi executioner, holding a severed hand on his way to the bash

Meanwhile, Leigh, 45, shunned his typically humorous persona in favour of a scary look as he donned a black Venom costume, complete with a rugged one-piece and claws.

Beauty therapist Jill showcased her wacky appearance in a Joker-inspired outfit, which featured a purple striped suit, patent brogues and a curly green wig.

Jimmy Carr and his partner Karoline Copping looked every inch the dynamic duo as they attended the bash as a puppet and contortionist couple.

Kooky: David Tennant caught the eye of onlookers with his wife Georgia Moffett and their children, with the actor, 47, sporting a white werewolf mask with a checked suit for the special occasion

Dare to be bold: Bill actress Georgia, 33, channeled her inner Disney character as she slipped into a Snow White costume with a #MeToo movement - a nod to Kristen Bell's recent comments on the children's film

Kooky: Also in attendance was magician Dynamo, who was clad in bloody grey overalls and held onto a long gun and pig's head for his country-inspired look

Jaunty: Konnie Huq showed off her lithe figure in a clinging black bodysuit with skeleton print while husband Charlie Brooker had taken inspiration from 80s classic Ghostbusters as he donned a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man costume

Hand-in-hand: David Mitchell sported quirky green sunglasses and matching antennas as he joined his wife Victoria Coren, who was dressed as a naughty nurse

Also in attendance was magician Dynamo, who was clad in bloody grey overalls and held onto a long gun and pig's head for his country-inspired look.

Konnie Huq and Charlie Brooker looked suitably spooktacular, with the former Blue Peter presenter, 43, and her Black Mirror creator husband, 47, putting on a sinister yet smitten display as they walked in hand-in-hand, while clad in their jaw-dropping costumes.

The host showed off her lithe figure in a clinging black bodysuit with skeleton print , with her tresses styled in wild waves. She sported thick black and white face paint to make a visage resemble a skull as she walked into the bash.

Scary bride: Strictly star Craig Revel Horwood put on a hilarious display as he wore a black corset and a white gown with beaded embroidery

All in the details: The 53-year-old looked kooky in a curly black wig, circle-framed sunglasses and smudged make-up

Raucous: Shirley joined fellow Strictly judge Craig at the bash, with Craig saying the head judge was 'so fit and gorgeous'

PDA: Shirley cosied up to a grim reaper inside the bash

Dance macabre: Shirley showed off her moves with a skull on a stick

Laugh out loud: The judges enjoyed a night off from their hectic schedules

Smitten: The star planted a kiss on a monster mask inside the venue

Charlie had taken inspiration from 80s classic Ghostbusters as he donned a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man costume, with only his piercing eyes visible.

The Emmy-award winner was completely unrecognisable in the puffy white suit which he paired with chestnut trainers.

Alesha Dixon took style tips from Matrix with a PVC coat and matching trousers, as she joined her partner Azuka Ononye, who channeled Blade.

What a sight: Rob Beckett looked every inch the scary hunk as he dressed up as an American football player with a bloodied face

Having a ball: The Office star Stephen Merchant beamed with delight as he transformed into Doctor Strange for the starry bash

Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan stunned in a mummy costume, complete with a bloodied cast and dark eye make-up. Mixing glamour with fright, the 35-year-old framed her striking visage with flame curls and wore patent boots.

Strictly star Craig Revel Horwood put on a hilarious display as he wore a black corset and a white gown with beaded embroidery. The 53-year-old looked kooky in a curly black wig, circle-framed sunglasses and smudged make-up.

Jonathan's bashes are so packed full of stars that he has previously enlisted the help of the police to protect both the guests and the public. However, in 2016 it was revealed that the officers on duty were funded by the tax payer.

An angry neighbour was appalled by the discovery after he submitted the Freedom of Information request following the high-profile party, and found the cost of the operation to be £531.80, none of which was funded by the broadcaster.

Typical: Physicist Brian Cox showed off his love for science as he donned a cream 'Alpha Moonbase' ensemble from Space: 1999

Amusing display: Chris O'Dowd and Dawn O'Porter pulled out all the stops for the festive season as they arrived as giant whoopee cushions

Off they go: Tanya Burr flashed her legs in a semi-sheer dress as she headed to the event with Richard Curtis' daughter Scarlett

Defiant: Great British Bake Off's Kim-Joy Hewlett grinned from ear-to-ear as she headed to the event, following fellow contestant Rahul Bhogal's win

Two's company: Louis Theroux dressed as Dracula for the party whilst wife Nancy Strang sported fake blood on her face

While officers weren't stationed on the front door of Ross's Hampstead property, a policing plan was drawn up 'for the protection of the public'.

Reasons given for the outlay were potential dangers to the public from crowding of the pavement, spilling onto the road and impingement of traffic.

The Metropolitan Police said: 'Local officers will continue to attend and interact at events of all kinds on their areas as part of their normal patrols as this is an integral way to foster support and trust in the police and to promote engagement and communication as we do for school fetes and the like.'

A police source told the Daily Mirror: 'Most officers would rather spend time on proper jobs, rather than shepherding rubberneckers gawping at celebs in silly outfits.'

Spooky! Jonathan's home was kitted out with werewolves and Dracula for the spooky Halloween bash

Scary! The entraceway to the home was guarded by a giant ogre-like creature clad in armour

Starry night: Jonathan's bashes are so packed full of stars that he has previously enlisted the help of the police to protect both the guests and the public

WHO IS HE DRESSED UP AS?

Controversial: One guest turned up as a Saudi executioner, holding a severed hand on his way to the bash

One guest at Jonathan Ross’ annual Halloween bash has caused controversy for turning up in a costume resembling that of a Saudi national, covered in blood and holding a severed hand.

As other guests donned outfits straight from the set of Game of Thrones, or even mythological creatures such as unicorns, one sick guest took it upon himself to design a costume resembling one of Jamal Khashoggi’s killers.

This comes less than a month after journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the Saudi consulate.

Earlier today Turkey gave official details of the Saudi writer’s death, with a prosecutor for the case having said the journalist was strangled as soon as he entered the consulate.

His body was then reportedly dismembered, and the Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s office said that the killing was premeditated.

Many believe that Crown Prince Mohammed of Saudi Arabia, was responsible for the killing, Turkey have demanded to know where the body of Mr Khashoggi is and the UK has responded with foreign secretary Jeremey Hunt saying he was ‘very appalled’ by the killing.

This comes less than a month after journalist Jamal Khashoggi (pictured) was killed in the Saudi consulate